In today's digital age, cybersecurity has become a crucial component of our nation's security. The recent cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, federal agencies, and private sector entities have shown us the severe and far-reaching consequences of cyber vulnerabilities. As a result, the Biden-Harris administration has made strengthening cybersecurity a top priority. On May 12, 2021, the Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurit...

The internet is an increasingly dangerous place. The FBI warns of Chinese threats to U.S. critical infrastructure, while the National Security Agency releases guidance for strengthening AI system security. Meanwhile, agencies still wrestle with phishing, ransomware and myriad other threats that occur every day. At the same time, government organizations are expected to implement zero trust architectures, improve identity and access management,...

The state of New York is emphasizing improving its IT resilience. The state’s 2022-23 strategic plan focuses on moving off legacy systems, implementing an enterprise architecture, and improving service delivery to its residents, to name a few. In addition, the state has its first cybersecurity strategy, and created a Joint Security Operations Center. As the largest city in the United States, New York City has its own technology roadmap,...

Administering elections falls on the shoulders of state and territorial governments. It is not surprising, then, that there are so many different approaches, technologies, and processes in place to handle election infrastructure. The problems that befall election infrastructure are many, varied, and often well publicized. In Maricopa County, Ariz., ballots were too lightly printed to be read by scanners during the 2022 midterms. Multnomah Coun...

In today’s hyperconnected world, where cyber threats evolve rapidly and cyber criminals operate with heightened speed and flexibility, staying ahead of these risks is paramount. Your security teams need to be equally agile and well-prepared. Join ATARC alongside government and industry experts for a comprehensive discussion on the latest threat vectors impacting agency infrastructures. Discover insights into how cloud-native security sol...

In the world of cybersecurity defenses, the only constant is change. More than 3,500 cybersecurity vendors are continuously innovating, finding new ways to mitigate risks and secure modern computing environments. Join Steve Piper, Founder & CEO of CyberEdge (and proud CISSP), as he reviews five emerging cybersecurity defenses, including: SaaS security posture management (SSPM) Cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) Cloud infr...

Today's digital battlegrounds witness a critical convergence of cybersecurity assaults driven by artificial intelligence alongside formidable adversaries. Join us for an engaging discussion led by industry experts, as they impart invaluable insights into harnessing threat intelligence to proactively combat the evolving cyber threats propelled by AI technology. Our esteemed panelists will delve into strategies to bolster your organization's def...

Join Elastic and the Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) to learn how their agency is leveraging Elastic to combat evolving threats. Elastic provides a centralized security information and event management (SIEM) platform and log aggregation, offering real-time visibility for improved cybersecurity and threat detection. With Elastic, organizations of all sizes can streamline log analysis, prioritize alerts based on threat relevanc...

The implementation of zero-trust architecture (ZTA) requires a fundamental cultural change among and within different government agencies. “Never trust … Always verify” is a profound pivot from the current mindset inside the federal government. Unfortunately, as is well documented, the public sector accepts change slowly, which is a problem in this era of rapid technological change. Notably, adversaries of the United States...

Critical infrastructure services in North America face accelerating threats from both nation-states and other sophisticated threat actors. Governments globally are grappling with how to best balance incentives, support, and direct oversight. Meanwhile, critical infrastructure owners and operators face significant challenges with technology, staff resources, and expertise to better manage cyber resilience. For instance, the healthcare industry...